~ Dedicated Elementary School Teacher eager to contribute talents toward supporting a dynamic school

and its students in achieving academic goals and objectives. ~

 

 

         Able to draw on a variety of teaching approaches and strategies to accommodate students diverse needs and learning styles.

         Cultivate a supportive learning environment to foster the academic, social, and cognitive growth of students. 

         Sound knowledge of supervisory practices, classroom management strategies, motivational techniques, and appropriate student discipline. 

         Apply professional demeanor toward positively representing the school district to parents and community, playing a key role in building critical relationships. 

         Able to develop lesson plans tailored to students' age and ability levels; proficiency in inquiry-based teaching, multidisciplinary lesson planning, creative lesson planning, and integrating technology into curricular initiatives to enhance delivery, impact, and comprehension of lessons.

         Extensive understanding of ESL students and excel in fostering cohesiveness among faculty, students, and parents of diverse ethnicities.

         Solid technical abilities including SMART boards, Microsoft Office, and TIES educational software.

         Adept at conducting comprehensive student assessments.

 

 

Roseville Public School District (ISD#623), Roseville, MN, 1995 to Present

District-wide Substitute Teacher (Pre-K, K-6, Special Education)

Taught regular and special education classes in accordance with curriculum objectives and outlines and established excellent rapport with students, parents and faculty. Successfully engaged students through energy, enthusiasm, patience and persistence.

 

Key Highlights:

 

TOPS Targeted Services Goals, 2003 to 2010

K C 8 Teacher, Summer School

• Delivered balanced literacy block instruction with an emphasis in focused reading interventions and reading recovery partnership goals as well as standard-based math curriculum.
• Resourcefully designed, developed and administered CLPs (Continual Learning Plans) to meet students academic, intellectual, and social needs.

 

Brimhall Elementary School, Roseville, MN, 2009, 2010

Central Park Elementary School, Roseville, MN, 2007, 2008

Little Canada Elementary School, Little Canada, MN, 2003, 2004

K C 4 Teacher

• Administered curriculum and evaluated student comprehension and progress.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

         Orchestrated broad-scope educational activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, physical education and storytelling to promote physical, mental, and social development.

• Applied outstanding interpersonal skills toward partnering with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators for swift resolution of academic or behavioral issues or concerns.

 

Central Park Elementary School, Roseville, MN, 2003

Long-term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

• Instructed and assisted kindergarten children with activities pre-planned by regular teacher.
• Prepared materials needed for classroom activities and assisted teacher in delivering kindergarten curriculum.

 

Prior Background:

 

Elementary Media Instructor, Little Canada Elementary School, Little Canada, MN

Preschool Teacher, Tesseract School, Eagan, MN and St. Croix Nursery School, Stillwater, MN

Kindergarten Teacher, Mounds Park Academy, Maplewood, MN

2^nd Grade Teacher, St. Mary s of the Lake Elementary School, White Bear Lake, MN

K-2 Teacher, Christ the King School, Minneapolis, MN

 

 

BS, Elementary Education, Minor in Early Childhood Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

 

MA in Literacy Education (in progress)

School of Education, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN

 

 

Pre-K, K-6 Teaching License, State of Minnesota

 

Children's Literature Certificate (K-12)

 

Reading Licensure Endorsement (K-12)

• Course work completed, pending state licensure testing in 2011

 

 

International Reading Association                       (IRA)

National Council of Teachers of English                         (NCTE)

Minnesota Reading Association                                     (MRA)

Twin Cities Area Reading Council                       (TCARC)

 

 

Parent Advocate, Merrick, Inc., Vadnais Heights, MN

Coach and Fundraiser, Special Olympics

Tutor, Hope Ministries of Minnesota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

School Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an Elementary Teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you excellent experience in developing, adapting, and delivering innovative curriculum and lesson plans, and an exemplary blend of talents in special education, parent relations, student assessment, and assisting struggling students to achieve self-confidence.  My extensive background in dealing with all types of students is extremely helpful when assisting those with developmental challenges or language barriers such as ESL students. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished communication, interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills.      

 

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled versatility, and remarkable leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of school>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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